U.S. patent application number 14/252326 was filed with the patent office on 2015-05-21 for container and liquid collection methods.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Richard PLUTA. Invention is credited to Michael Richard PLUTA.
Application Number | 20150136237 14/252326 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53172067 |
Filed Date | 2015-05-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150136237 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
PLUTA; Michael Richard |
May 21, 2015 |
CONTAINER AND LIQUID COLLECTION METHODS
Abstract
A method for permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from
a source of fluid is provided that includes loosening a canister of
fluid from a source of fluid to expose a connection between the
two, providing a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting
where the bag includes means for securing the top of the bag to
prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag, wrapping the
top of the bag of around the canister to bring the top of the bag
proximate to the connection, disconnecting the canister from the
connection while the bag is still positioned around the canister,
and closing the securing means to close the top of the bag to seal
off the canister within the bag.
Inventors: |
PLUTA; Michael Richard;
(Huntington Beach, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
PLUTA; Michael Richard |
Huntington Beach |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
53172067 |
Appl. No.: |
14/252326 |
Filed: |
April 14, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61906503 |
Nov 20, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
137/15.01 ;
137/313 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B01D 17/10 20130101;
B01D 17/00 20130101; Y10T 137/5835 20150401; F17D 1/08 20130101;
Y10T 137/0402 20150401 |
Class at
Publication: |
137/15.01 ;
137/313 |
International
Class: |
F17D 1/08 20060101
F17D001/08 |
Claims
1. A system for permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from
a source of fluid while minimizing leakage of fluid, the system
comprising a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting fluid
therewithin, the bag having an opening at a first end thereof, the
system further comprising a means for securing the top of the bag
to prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag
uncontrollably.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises an
elastic band.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises a
sleeve proximate the top of the bag through which a tie may be
place, while leaving both ends of the tie exposed, to draw the top
of the bag closed and for both ends to be tied off to secure the
bag in a closed position.
4. A method permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from a
source of fluid while minimizing leakage of fluid, the method
comprising: loosening a canister of fluid from a source of fluid,
but leaving the canister still connected to the source, thus
exposing a connection between the canister and the source;
providing a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting fluid
therewithin, the bag having an opening at a first end thereof, the
system further comprising a means for securing the top of the bag
to prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag
uncontrollably; wrapping the top of the bag of around the canister
to bring the top of the bag proximate to the connection between the
canister and the source; disconnecting the canister from the
connection thereby detaching the canister from the source while the
bag is still positioned around the canister, and closing the
securing means to close the top of the bag to seal off the canister
within the bag.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application claims priority from Provisional
Application Ser. No. 61/906,503 filed Nov. 20, 2013, the entire
contents of which are incorporated herein in its entirety by
reference
BACKGROUND
[0002] The present invention relates to methods for collecting
containers and liquids so as to minimize spillage of such liquids
when removing containers, and more specifically, in one example, to
a method for removing an oil filter without spilling oil onto the
ground or within the engine compartment. Changing oil filters
ordinarily involve some spillage of oil. Often, those trying to
change the filters employ some collection pan or the like to
collect the oil. But that oil must then be transferred to a
disposal system of one type or another. The methods of the present
invention eliminate the first step by collecting the oil filter and
any spillage of oil directly into a disposal system.
SUMMARY
[0003] In embodiments of the present invention, a system for
permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from a source of
fluid while minimizing leakage of fluid is provided. In some
embodiments, the system comprises a form fitting non-permeable bag
for collecting fluid therewithin, the bag having an opening at a
first end thereof, the system further comprising a means for
securing the top of the bag to prevent collected fluid from
spilling out of the bag uncontrollably. In some cases, the securing
means comprises an elastic band that can be easily expanded and
contracted as necessary. In other embodiments, the securing means
may comprise a sleeve proximate the top of the bag through which a
tie may be place, while leaving both ends of the tie exposed, to
draw the top of the bag closed and for both ends to be tied off to
secure the bag in a closed position.
[0004] The present invention also includes methods of permitting
the removal of a canister of fluid from a source of fluid while
minimizing leakage of fluid. In some embodiments, the method
comprises loosening a canister of fluid from a source of fluid, but
leaving the canister still connected to the source, thus exposing a
connection between the canister and the source; providing a form
fitting non-permeable bag for collecting fluid therewithin, the bag
having an opening at a first end thereof, the system further
comprising a means for securing the top of the bag to prevent
collected fluid from spilling out of the bag uncontrollably;
wrapping the top of the bag of around the canister to bring the top
of the bag proximate to the connection between the canister and the
source; disconnecting the canister from the connection thereby
detaching the canister from the source while the bag is still
positioned around the canister, and closing the securing means to
close the top of the bag to seal off the canister within the
bag.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0005] The aforementioned objects and advantages of the present
invention, as well as additional objects and advantages thereof,
will be more fully understood hereinafter as a result of a detailed
description of a preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction
with the following drawings in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container such as an oil
filter connected to an oil distribution system to which embodiments
of the present invention may apply;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment usable in the
methods of the present invention;
[0008] FIGS. 3-7 are side views of Steps A through E of one method
of the present invention;
[0009] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a container connected to a
fluid system to which embodiments of the present invention may
apply;
[0010] FIG. 9 is a side view of one embodiment usable in the
methods of the present invention;
[0011] FIGS. 10-14 are side views of Steps A through E of an
alternative method of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS
[0012] By way of example, and referring to FIG. 1, one application
of the methods of the present invention may be to an oil
distribution system 1 within an automotive vehicle, where the
system 1 includes a distribution housing 2, an oil transfer pipe
connected at connection point 3 to an oil filter 4. Referring to
FIG. 2, one embodiment of a collection system 10 useful for the
methods of the present invention comprises a resilient water-tight
bag 12 having an elastic band 14 proximate the opening at the top
of the bag to seal the bag essentially closed when the band is in
its normally contracted state.
[0013] Referring to FIGS. 3 through 7, Steps A through E may be
described. In one example embodiment, the collection system 10 is
brought to the oil filter (A) and placed over the oil filter and
the oil transfer pipe above the connection point 3 by stretching
the elastic band 14 (B). The band is then released to substantially
enclose the transfer pipe above the connection point while the oil
filter 4 is then removed (e.g., unscrewed from the oil transfer
pipe) (C). The oil filter 4 is continued to be removed, along with
any residual oil 5 in the oil transfer pipe and/or oil distribution
system 1 and permitted to be enclosed within the bag 12 (D). Once
the filter is completely removed and all excess oil 5 has stopped
dripping, the bag 12 may be removed from the oil distribution
system 1 and the elastic band 14 may be permitted to contract to
substantially seal the contents therein (E), permitting immediate
disposal of the contents.
[0014] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, a liquid distribution system 6
has a liquid transfer pipe 7 connected at a connection 8 to a
reservoir 9, where it is desired to remove the reservoir 9 and
liquid contents into collection system 110 comprising a resilient
water-tight bag 112 and a purse-string 114 proximate the opening at
the top of the bag. Unlike the elastic band, which is naturally
contracted into a substantially sealed position, the purse-string
allows the user more control over the size of the bag opening.
Referring to FIGS. 10-14, it may be appreciated that Steps A
through E may be employed, similarly to Steps A through E of FIGS.
3 through 7 described above.
[0015] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that
numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the
functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide
variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the
present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the
breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments
described above.
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